Friday, April 16, 2021

Arrest Made in Wickham Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have made an arrest in connection with last week’s homicide on Wickham Street.

Derrick Dabney, 20, of Richmond, has been charged with murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.

At approximately 11:53 p.m., on Tuesday, April 6, officers were called to the 600 block of Wickham Street for the report of random gunfire. Officers arrived and located Ashley Wilbert, a female in her 20’s, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, down and unresponsive in the alley. She was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Anyone with further information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.


Derrick Dabney